Maren Morris knows it's a long and winding road to get to your dreams, as evidenced by her "American Idol" audition ticket.
The singer-songwriter was 17 years old when she auditioned for "American Idol" in August 2007, at the former Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas. Though she sadly didn't make it past the audition, her mom, Kellie, decided to hold on to the ticket as a keepsake.
Her mom found the ticket again, years later, to Morris' delight.
MORE: Maren Morris' new album out now: Singer explains her son's feature on the project"My mom found my American Idol audition ticket from 2007," Morris wrote on Instagram Monday, alongside a photo of the ticket itself. "I didn't make it past the first round cattle call…"
"I wasn't really into sports growing up, but this feels like the equivalent of your mom saving your 10th place trophy," she added with a crying laughing emoji.
"This is incredible. May we not let the world tell us who we are," singer Lindsay Ell remarked in the comment section.
"Incredible," actor Taylor Lautner wrote in a separate comment.
The official "American Idol" Instagram account also commented on the post. "And now our hopefuls are singing YOUR songs on the Idol stage!" the comment read.
After "American Idol," "The Bones" singer also auditioned for "The Voice" and "America's Got Talent."
MORE: 'New normal': Maren Morris shares photos of life on the road with Ryan Hurd and son HayesDespite being rejected by the competition shows, Morris went on to become one of the biggest names in country and pop music, all on her own, with three chart-topping albums, multiple Country Music Awards and Academy Of Country Music Awards, as well as a massive crossover hit with "The Middle."
Her latest single, "Circles Around This Town," is currently racing up the top 10 on country radio.
Morris is also a member of the country music supergroup The Highwomen, whose members also include Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby and Amanda Shires.
